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Statistics Manager at Espn in Bristol CT- Full Time Job
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2/5/2010 2:49:30 PM |
Job Code:
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The Statistics Manager will oversee the Stats & Analysis Team's production of live scoring and statistics across ESPN's platforms. Responsibilities will include management of functional teams within the newsroom, growing and developing direct reports, supervising projects and new initiatives, and ensuring the accuracy and immediacy of live data.
Essential Functions
* Provide regular feedback and conduct performance reviews for direct reports. Develop S&A's next group of leaders by working with direct reports to ensure there is a steady stream of elite performers working up the ladder for consideration for future supervisory or managerial positions.
* Working in concert with upper-level management, react to and solve issues, suggest and address redeployment of resources as events develop and communicate changes and updates to all ESPN platforms.
* Take a lead role in improving processes for accurate data intake and work with the Technology department as new software is developed to accomplish those tasks. Analyze and refine standards for proper technique and ensure newsroom staff is fully trained and up-to-date.
* Make decisions on a nightly basis as the news operation monitors feeds, identify when there are issues with feeds and step in to manually build feeds when necessary.
* Ensure the accuracy of content in a real-time basis.
* Orchestrate and plan newsroom coverage of individual sports by collaborating with stakeholders from across the company, including Studio Production, Digital Media, and International Production.
* Run point on various projects within the newsroom.
* Become proficient in newsroom technical applications and processes.
Desired Qualifications
* Candidates should have 5-7 years in Internet, television or print sports news production, with several years managing a combination of staff, contract and free-lance staff to form a cohesive unit.
* Strong people management skills and a demonstrated ability to hold staff accountable to stringent standards are crucial.
* Must have a thorough knowledge of a wide variety of sports and proper statistical and scorekeeping procedures.
* Demonstrated commitment to accuracy is a necessity.
* Must have excellent knowledge about scorekeeping and statistical record-keeping for most sports.
* Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated ability to:
-- make decisions quickly and correctly in pressure situations
-- communicate clear priorities to staffers in a fast-paced environment
-- take proactive action in a newsroom environment
ESPN, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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